Overview of SW18 2LU

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Wycombe Place is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 2LU is located in the Wandsworth Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Wycombe Place, London, SW18 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW18 2LT, SW18 2AN, SW18 2LW, SW18 2LR, SW18 2AW, SW18 2RS, SW18 2RR, SW18 2NG, SW18 2RY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%51.4%1.6% 51.0% 0.4%
Male50.2%48.6%-1.6% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single47.4%41.6%-5.8% 37.9% 3.7%
Married: Opposite sex38.8%43.3%4.5% 44.2% -0.9%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2.2%1.7%-0.5% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced8.6%9.2%0.6% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed2.2%3.4%1.2% 6.1% -2.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health63.8%63.7%-0.1% 48.4% 15.3%
Good health23.9%24.7%0.8% 33.6% -8.9%
Fair health8.6%8.6%0.0% 12.7% -4.1%
Bad health1.7%2.7%1.0% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health2%0.3%-1.7% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SW18 2LU this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.9%8.9%-1.0% 18.2% -9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.6%4.2%-1.4% 9.6% -5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.2%5.9%-2.3% 13.4% -7.5%
Apprenticeship0%0.4%0.4% 5.3% -4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.5%11.8%2.3% 16.9% -5.1%
Degree or Similar58.6%68.8%10.2% 33.8% 35.0%
Other8.2%0%-8.2% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.7%4.5%1.8% 0.7% 3.8%
Indian1.3%0.7%-0.6% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani4.3%2.1%-2.2% 2.7% -0.6%
Other Asian1.7%1.4%-0.3% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African3.3%1%-2.3% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean2.3%2.8%0.5% 1.0% 1.8%
Other Black2.7%0.7%-2.0% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%2.1%1.8% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%0.7%-1.0% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other1%2.8%1.8% 0.8% 2.0%
White77.7%77.8%0.1% 81.4% -3.6%
Roma0%1.7%1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Other1%1.7%0.7% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.8%68.3%-5.5% 83.2% -14.9%
European Union6.3%8.2%1.9% 6.1% 2.1%
Rest of Europe0%2%2.0% 0.8% 1.2%
Africa6%2%-4.0% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia7.3%8.9%1.6% 5.6% 3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.3%5.1%1.8% 1.3% 3.8%
Oceania3.3%5.5%2.2% 0.3% 5.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK73.1%68.7%-4.4% 83.2% -14.5%
10+ Years4.3%19.2%14.9% 9.8% 9.4%
5-10 Years1.7%5.2%3.5% 2.9% 2.3%
2-5 Years6%3.8%-2.2% 2.2% 1.6%
Less than 2 years15%3.1%-11.9% 1.9% 1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82% 76.7% 5.3%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries3.1% 1.5% 1.6%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Middle East0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Central and South America0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Oceania2% 0.1% 1.9%
No passport held2.4% 13.5% -11.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.9% 37.2% -0.3%
Christian50.2% 46.2% 4.0%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Muslim4.8% 6.5% -1.7%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Wycombe Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wycombe Place was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Wandle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Wycombe Place has the 24th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Wandle and the 299th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£79,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW18 2LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wycombe Place are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wandsworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wycombe Place, London, SW18 2LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW18 2LU

Average Price
£1,359,733
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,359,733
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wycombe Place

Average Price
£1,405,747
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,405,747
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wycombe PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Wycombe Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,321,0002025-06-20 £1,285,045
1 Wycombe Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,327,5002025-03-31 £1,315,234
1 Wycombe Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,350,0002022-09-21 £1,251,441
3 Wycombe Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,090,0002018-09-28 £1,168,722
9 Wycombe Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,150,0002017-10-02 £1,227,600
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW18 2LU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee108
Retired31
Self-Employed26
Part-Time Employee23
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Other10
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed9
Student (economically inactive)7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities34
Financial and insurance activities20
Education18
Human health and social work activities18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Information and communication15
Administrative and support service activities11
Construction8
Real estate activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage6
Other5
Manufacturing4
Accommodation and food service activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 2,613 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND
4out of 4 2,852 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Horder Nursery School
Horder Road , SW6 5ED
- not rated 3,171 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 4,032 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marshcroft Early Years Centre
Bramber Road , W14 9PA
- not rated 4,061 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allfarthing Primary School
St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR
3out of 4 80 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Swaffield School
St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2SA
- not rated 319 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
208 St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2RU
- not rated 357 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Anglo Portuguese School of London
25 Courthouse Way , SW18 4QG
3out of 4 389 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Faith's CofE Primary School
Alma Road , East Hill SW18 1AE
3out of 4 677 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ
- not rated 3,524 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Archer Boys' School
Trinity Road , SW18 3SB
- not rated 880 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Southfields Community College
333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU
- not rated 1,305 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Southfields Academy
333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU
3out of 4 1,305 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF
- not rated 1,420 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ashcroft Technology Academy
100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT
4out of 4 1,608 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 3,464 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ
- not rated 3,524 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimbledon Chase County Middle School
Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB
- not rated 5,330 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 5,459 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 427 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,813 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 3,446 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,504 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy
Finlay Street , SW6 6HB
- not rated 3,646 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wandsworth Preparatory School
The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ
- not rated 215 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Park House School
48 North Side , Wandsworth Common SW18 2SL
- not rated 842 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
The St Michael Steiner School
5 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5ST
- not rated 960 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Roche School
11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW
- not rated 1,060 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Emanuel School
Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS
- not rated 1,092 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Harrison Catering Services LimitedAllfarthing Primary School, St Anns Crescent77 yd
N Family Club4 St Anns Crescent, London124 yd
Mehmet's Cafe79 St Anns Crescent, London148 yd
Cafe Fleur198 St Anns Hill, London299 yd
Bakes by Bloom68A Aslett Street, London353 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wandsworth Constitutional Club6 St Anns Crescent, London116 yd
The Garratt Tavern89 Garratt Lane, London343 yd
The Tir Na NogPublic House, 107 Garratt Lane353 yd
The Old Sergeant104 Garratt Lane, London401 yd
Brewers Inn147 East Hill, London415 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushi GourmetSainsburys, 45 Garratt Lane391 yd
Best KebabFormer Parent 211, Garratt Lane522 yd
Peking Garden (Restaurant And Premises)162 Garratt Lane, London601 yd
Pizza Hut174 Garratt Lane, London654 yd
Diana Fish Bar (Diana Fish Bar)Ground Floor, 88 Wandsworth High Street727 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsburys45 Garratt Lane, London385 yd
Co-operative Group Food130-138 Garratt Lane, London527 yd
Waitrose66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre551 yd
Tesco Stores Limited192-194 Garratt Lane, London705 yd
Tesco111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London727 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus)
WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET
385 yd
The Gym (Wandsworth)
GARRATT LANE
health and fitness suite504 yd
Wandle Recreation Centre
118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite558 yd
Pure Gym (London Wandsworth)
Wandsworth High Street
health and fitness suite578 yd
King Georges Park Tennis Courts
KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD
tennis courts589 yd
King Georges Park (Site 3)
KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE
grass pitches649 yd
Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside)
SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool688 yd
Hmp Wandsworth
Heathfield Road
artificial grass pitch813 yd
King Georges Park (Site 2)
KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD
grass pitches909 yd
Nuffield Health (Wandsworth)
KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool989 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed53.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed54.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed72.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed72.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.